Baltimore native Smith, who now lives and works in Hudson, "creates artwork based on consumerism and personal narrative, drawing from influences ranging from graffiti to Japanese calligraphy." She's inspired by the things that we consume and discard, like found objects, ranging from old fabrics and discarded picture frames to sneakers and T-shirts, which she uses in her pieces.

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Saratoga Children's Theatre will hold auditions for "The Wizard of Oz" from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, and Saturday, May 10, at the Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs.

It's for children entering fourth through 10th grade in the fall. Rehearsals will start Sept. 11 and performances will be Oct. 25-27.

Actors should come with a prepared musical theater song and sheet music. An accompanist will be provided; no singing a cappella or to CDs or MP3 tracks. Bring a photograph of yourself to attach to your audition.

Filmmaker Craig Saddlemire will screen "Household," his new documentary film about four unique families living in the same community, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy. Saddlemire will be on hand to answer questions.

In addition to allowing their lives to be documented, each family researched and narrated the story of another family in the film. According to the film's official website, the four families include an extended refugee family from Somalia, an interracial same-sex couple, a single mother in a housing cooperative and a mother of six who has fostered nearly 50 children in her lifetime.

Admission is by donation with suggested amounts of $10, or $5 students and those with low incomes. For more information, call 272-2390 or visit http://www.mediasanctuary.org.